Hello, this is the Building Management Department.

This time"Local governments that designate garbage bags"I would like to dig deeper into this topic.

While it is necessary to follow the "rules of the local government" when separating garbage,

From the perspective of residents, it seems that "local government rules" are too fragmented.

First of all, why charge for garbage bags?

That is by specifying the garbage bag.meritBecause there is.

According to a survey

By designating garbage bags among local governments across the country,

The amount of garbage has decreasedIt has been reported that...

source:http://www2.toyo.ac.jp/~yamaya/yuryoka155shi_genryokouka.pdf

on the other hand,DemeritThe local government that specifies garbage bags asFinancial strength is weakthere is.

It can also be said that local governments are avoiding the burden of waste disposal by imposing the burden on residents.

And whether you specify a garbage bag or not will cost several tens of yen for each bag.

If we consider this in terms of annual costs, it becomes an additional expense incurred under the noble cause of reducing waste.

source:https://www.env.go.jp/recycle/waste/tool_gwd3r/ps/ps-guide01.pdf

Survey data from the Ministry of the Environment is shown below.

https://www.env.go.jp/recycle/waste/tool_gwd3r/ps/ps.pdf

It is also important to consider the acceptability of residents to charging for garbage bags.

We are caught in a dilemma: should we prioritize convenience for residents or reduce waste?

It goes without saying that you should follow the predetermined rules for putting out your garbage.

When choosing a rental property, it's a good idea to check in advance whether there are any designated garbage bags in the area.

This information is listed on the local government's website, so please refer to it when considering where to move.

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